Tag: loved one

Can You Be Paid as A Family Caregiver?

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Do you have a family member in need of ongoing care and are you able to provide this care yourself? If so, you may be wondering whether it would be possible to be paid as a family caregiver. After all, it could represent a loss of income for you if you have to leave other… Read more »

Skilled Nursing Home Or Assisted Living: What Is The Difference?

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Does deciding which long term care option may be right for you or your loved one feel like an overwhelming task? Understanding the differences between the two main options, skilled nursing home or assisted living facility, can be a great way to help decide what makes the most sense for your circumstances and goals. A… Read more »

7 Tips for Encouraging Dad to Get the Help He Needs

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Have you considered the fact that Father’s Day may be the perfect time to encourage your dad to get the help he needs? Helping your dad take care of himself can be one of the best gifts you can give him. This may be especially true if he has recently been widowed or otherwise does… Read more »

Questions to Ask a Loved One in a Nursing Home Over the Phone

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Do you have a loved one that has been isolated in a nursing home during the Covid-19 pandemic? If so, you may primarily keep in touch with them by talking on the phone, rather than being able to spend time together face-to-face. Let us take a look at several questions you can ask your loved… Read more »

Three Tips on Helping a Loved One Deal with Memory Loss

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Are you struggling with watching your aging parent or another loved one deal with memory loss? It can be difficult. You may have looked up to your loved one and spent your life watching him or her succeed in a career and be present for the family. Memory loss can make these achievements seem like… Read more »